Polls Apart

Source:Global Times Published: 2012-11-20 19:55:04

CSL clubs try to tackle Lampard

Chinese Super League (CSL) football club Guizhou Renhe confirmed Monday they were in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard. Reigning CSL champions Guangzhou Hengda has offered to pay the $8 million transfer fee to allow Lampard, 34, to join their club. If Lampard is lured to the CSL, he will follow in the footsteps of former Chelsea teammates Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba, who both play for Shanghai Shenhua. What do Web users think about the deep pockets of CSL clubs? (Source: inewsweek.cn)

The purpose of football clubs is to make money. There will surely be a lucrative return from such an investment. 27%

Lampard is a football superstar. He will boost the entire club. 11%

What a waste of money. If Chinese clubs can spend this much money signing foreign footballers, why don't they spend it on developing grass-roots Chinese footballers? 62%

Sexologist calls for university 'cuddle zones'

Chinese sexologist Peng Xiaohui has proposed Chinese universities set up special areas on campus for students to date and show affection. Peng, who is also a professor at Central China Normal University in Wuhan, Hubei Province, claimed there are few private and safe areas on campuses where students can display their affection. According to Peng, "cuddle zones" should be established in student activity centers, where young lovers can bring their laptops, gaming consoles and candles to enjoy private time. Do Web users support the idea? (Source: cntv.cn)

Support. It would avoid disturbing other students on campus. 24.7%

Support. It would provide intimate space for students. 16.77%

Oppose. Dating is a personal matter and universities should not interfere. 19.3%

Oppose. University students are adults and are responsible for their own deeds. 34.12%

Other. 5.11%

Zhejiang preschool hosts 'patriot games'

A sports carnival held November 13 at a preschool on Zhejiang University's Yuquan campus aimed to foster patriotism among children who participated in the event. Dressed in military uniforms and armed with toy guns, children competed in games such as "Safeguarding the Diaoyu Islands" and "Liu Xiang hurdles." One photo uploaded online showed children breaking through barriers to "capture the islands" and plant miniature Chinese national flags. Do Web users support such "patriotic" activities? (Source: cntv.cn)

Support. The sports carnival was a fun, creative way to foster children's patriotism. 76.33%

Oppose. Children in preschool are too young to be introduced to concepts of war and violence. 21.3%

Hard to say. 2.37%



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